Love tea and travel and want to indulge both? We understand! Taiwan has so much to offer the curious traveler, not least of which includes a rich tea culture, evident in a devotion to its production and reverent consumption in gorgeous towns like Dongshan and Pinglin.

Tick must-see highlight boxes with visits to Taroko National Park, the National Palace Museum, bustling night markets, and Indigenous villages traveling at a relaxed pace between destinations. Immerse yourself in the love of tea and its accouterments with a visit to Xing-Yuan Tea Farm, an authentic tea plantation in Dongshan. It’s here you’ll learn about tea production firsthand, enjoy making and drinking tea and hear directly from the grower. In pretty Pinglin – a mountainous region distinctive for its patchwork of plantations and passionate tea growers – you’ll have the chance to wander the Pinglin Tea Museum, the largest of its kind in the world, and explore an historical town that has retained much of its old world charm by keeping its tea culture alive.

Immerse yourself in a tour dedicated to two of life’s great loves: Travel and tea. Connoisseurs will appreciate the blend of a travel itinerary that makes time for visiting key destinations, seeing beautiful landscapes, and learning more about the brew that sustains people the world over.

Covering both the man-made and natural in city and country, you will overnight in Taipei, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Wujie, Taroko Gorge, and Yilan, enjoying the many aspects of Taiwan: A proud history kept alive at the National Palace Museum and Martyrs’ Shrine; advancement into economic growth, evident in structures like Taipei 101; beautiful national parks that preserve the island’s natural heritage; indigenous villages sharing their culture and cuisine with the world. And then there is Taiwan tea.

Explore the many corners of Taiwan with a filter of tea and travel love. We’ve assembled the ultimate list of tea plantations and Taiwan bucket list destinations so that once you’re done, your cache of beautiful travel memories will be overflowing.

Launch from Taipei, a city that deserves quality time. Enjoy its highlights: the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101 Observatory, the Matyr’s Shrine, and more. Move on from the capital to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Kaohsiung, Taitung, Hualien, and Yilan, experiencing the gorgeous landscapes that cover so much of this island. Taiwan’s national parks are places of beauty and peace, and there is ample time to enjoy all they have to offer. Indigenous culture is a feature on this tour too. Appreciate the opportunity to connect with Wujie people, even trying their traditional indigenous cuisine.

Join us for a foodie adventure through Taiwan, taking in sights, highlights, and culinary delights. Combining the best of traditional and modern that Taiwan’s food scene has to offer, you’ll have the opportunity to explore arguably some of Taiwan’s best food markets – Nanmen, Ningxia, and Luodong – and better still, try your hand at creating your own version of traditional dishes, all while taking in the distinctive destinations that make Taiwan an emerald Eden. Other food high notes include lunch at a trout farm, brewing your own ‘oriental beauty’ tea, mixing with Hakka locals, and enjoying the more contemporary expressions of the culinary arts at Taiwanese restaurants that are held dear by locals and travelers alike.

Cultivate your international palate on this foodie’s tour with a difference. Start your adventure in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei – a city that has deftly integrated both old and new, and east and west in more ways than you can imagine. Tradition is retained in classical dishes, while modern flair abounds too. For those willing to expand their own repertoire, there’s even the opportunity to create your own dishes, both here in Taipei and at other destinations along the way.  

In this comestible experience to excite even the toughest connoisseur, expect to be imbued with the energy and bustle of Taiwan’s best food markets in Nanmen, Ningxia, and Luodong; humbled with the authenticity and personal touch of homestays in regional indigenous villages keeping traditional recipes alive; and consistently impressed at the high end of haute cuisine in restaurants like the fabulous Shi-Yang in Taipei where you dine on your final night on tour. 

Curious about what Taiwan has to offer the experienced traveler and dedicated foodie? We have all the answers with this 11-day tour that traverses the island and uncovers its culinary, cultural, and scenic best. 

Explore all the sights synonymous with Taiwan’s incredible natural beauty: Taroko, Taijiang, and Kenting National Parks; Alishan’s deep green forest and alpine outlooks; Sun Moon Lake; and the scenic East Coast.  

Discover a Taiwan you never knew existed as you travel this glorious emerald island over 11 days enjoying every aspect of the ultimate Taiwan family tour. Come ready for adventure and prepared for fun because this tour delivers on both in spades.

Hit the ground running in Taipei where you’ll spend a full day absorbing the city’s highlights, culture, and cuisine before traveling by road to Nantou to experience Wujie Indigenous Village, affectionately referred to as ‘home of the clouds’ or the ‘Shangri-La of Taiwan’. The first of several opportunities to experience culture and history on this tour, including at Jiufen Village and Toucheng Farm, you’ll gain a deep appreciation of how traditional cultures continue to thrive amidst Taiwan’s development.